Mexicali Corn USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
This Mexicali Corn has sweet, canned corn combined with red and green bell peppers, pimentos, and Mexican spices.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION¼ cup (No. 16 scoop) provides ¼ cup vegetable.
Ingredients
25 Serving
Weight
- 3 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- - - Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 2 lb 2 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 2 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1⅛ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ⅛ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 qt 2 cups Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ¼ cup 1⅛ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
50 Servings
Weight
- 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 4 lb 4 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 4 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2¼ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ¼ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 3 qt Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ½ cup 2¼ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Quantity
25 Serving
Weight
- 3 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- - - Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 2 lb 2 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 2 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1⅛ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ⅛ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 qt 2 cups Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ¼ cup 1⅛ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
50 Servings
Weight
- 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 4 lb 4 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 4 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2¼ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ¼ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 3 qt Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ½ cup 2¼ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Ingredients
25 Serving
Weight
- 3 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- - - Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 2 lb 2 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 2 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1⅛ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ⅛ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 qt 2 cups Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ¼ cup 1⅛ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
50 Servings
Weight
- 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 4 lb 4 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 4 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2¼ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ¼ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 3 qt Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ½ cup 2¼ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Quantity
25 Serving
Weight
- 3 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- - - Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 2 lb 2 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 2 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1⅛ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ⅛ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 qt 2 cups Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ¼ cup 1⅛ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
50 Servings
Weight
- 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 4 lb 4 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 4 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2¼ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ¼ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 3 qt Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ½ cup 2¼ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Serving
Weight
- 3 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- - - Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 2 lb 2 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 2 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1⅛ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ⅛ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 qt 2 cups Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ¼ cup 1⅛ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
50 Servings
Weight
- 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 4 lb 4 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 4 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2¼ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ¼ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 3 qt Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ½ cup 2¼ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Quantity
25 Serving
Weight
- 3 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- - - Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 2 lb 2 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 2 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1⅛ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ⅛ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 qt 2 cups Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ¼ cup 1⅛ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
50 Servings
Weight
- 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 4 lb 4 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 4 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2¼ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ¼ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 3 qt Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ½ cup 2¼ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Serving
Weight
- 3 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- - - Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 2 lb 2 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 2 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1⅛ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ⅛ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 qt 2 cups Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ¼ cup 1⅛ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
50 Servings
Weight
- 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 4 lb 4 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 4 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2¼ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ¼ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 3 qt Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ½ cup 2¼ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Quantity
25 Serving
Weight
- 3 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- - - Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 2 lb 2 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 2 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1⅛ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ⅛ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 qt 2 cups Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ¼ cup 1⅛ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
50 Servings
Weight
- 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 4 lb 4 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 4 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2¼ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ¼ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 3 qt Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ½ cup 2¼ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Serving
Weight
- 3 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- - - Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 2 lb 2 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 2 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1⅛ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ⅛ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 qt 2 cups Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ¼ cup 1⅛ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
50 Servings
Weight
- 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 4 lb 4 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 4 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2¼ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ¼ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 3 qt Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ½ cup 2¼ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Quantity
25 Serving
Weight
- 3 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 4 fl oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- - - Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 2 lb 2 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 2 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- ½ cup 1 Tbsp 1⅛ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- ¾ cup *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 1 Tbsp 2 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ⅛ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- ¾ tsp Ground cumin
- 1 qt 2 cups Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ¼ cup 1⅛ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
50 Servings
Weight
- 6 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 8 oz *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- - - Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- - - Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- 2 oz Margarine, trans-fat free
- - - Ground cumin
- 4 lb 4 oz Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- 4 oz Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
Measure
- 1 cup 2 Tbsp 2¼ tsp *Fresh onions, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh green bell peppers, diced
- 1½ cups *Fresh red bell peppers, diced
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Ancho chili powder
- - - OR
- 3 Tbsp 1 tsp Mexican seasoning mix (see Notes)
- ¼ cup Margarine, trans-fat free
- 1½ tsp Ground cumin
- 3 qt Frozen corn, thawed, drained
- ½ cup 2¼ tsp Canned pimientos, chopped, drained
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, add onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, ancho chili powder, margarine, and cumin. Sauté uncovered over high heat for 2–3 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add corn and pimientos. Saute uncovered over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir well.
- Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher.
- Pour 2 qt ¼ cup (about 2 lb 9 oz) into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½"). For 25 servings, use 1 pan. For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
- Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
- Portion with No. 16 scoop (¼ cup).
Nutrition INFORMATION
Mexicali Corn USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
0 ¼ cup (No. 16 scoop)
Calories
40
Total Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
72
mg
3
%
Total Carbohydrate
8
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
2
g
2
%
Added Sugars included
0
g
Protein
1
g
2
%
Vitamin D
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
3
mg
0
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
Potassium
112
mg
3
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 4 oz Red bell peppers: 5 ozGreen bell peppers: 5 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 8 oz Red bell peppers: 10 oz Green bell peppers: 10 oz
Notes
*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Mexican Seasoning Mix ¾ Cup (About 4½ oz)
Combine 1 Tbsp dried oregano, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp sugar, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp ground cumin, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp paprika, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp onion powder, 2 Tbsp dried minced onion, and 2 tsp salt.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 2 lb 9 ozAbout 1 qt 1⅛ cups/1 steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½")
50 Servings:
About 5 lb 2 ozAbout 2 qt 2¼ cups/2 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2½")